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general knowledge about uttrakhand Essays general knowledge about uttrakhand Essay general knowledge about uttrakhand Essay Essay Topic: Woman On the Edge Of Time general knowledge about uttrakhand BY mujahid94375 Governor:Margaret Alva Chief Minister:Ramesh Pokhrival Capital: Dehradun (Provisional) Legislature: Unicameral Lok Sabha seats: 5 Judicature: Nainital High Court Languages: Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni Population density: 159/sq km No. of districts: 13 Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and Sharada Minerals: Limestone, rock, phosphate, dolomite, magnesite, copper, graphite, soap stone, gypsum etc. Industries: Forest based-small scale industries Airports: Jolly Grant (Dehradun), Pantnagar (Udham Singh Nagar), and Nani-Seni (Pithoragarh), Airstrips at Gauchar (Chamoli) and Chinyalisaur (Uttarkashi) PHYSICAL FEATURES Uttarakhand is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The region is mostly mountainous with a major portion covered with forests. Based on topographic characteristics, specific availability of land resources for urban development and economic mobility, Uttarakhand can be segregated into three broad categories, 1 . The high mountain region (these would include significant portions of Uttarkashi, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudra-prayag districts), 2. The mid-mountain region (major parts of Pauri Garhwal, Tehri, Almora, Bageshwar districts). 3. The Doon, Terai region and Hardwar (lower foothills and plains of Dehradun, Nainital, Udhamsingh Nagar and Hardwar districts). The significant peaks of the Great Himalayan range in the state are Nanda Devi, Panchachuli, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Badrinath, Trishul, Bandarpunch and Kamet. Pindar, Gangotri, Milam and Khatling are the important glaciers. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Uttarakhand has been mentioned in the ancient Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand, Manaskhand and Himavant. The Kushanas, Kunindas, Kanishka, Samudra Gupta, the Pauravas, Katuris, Palas, the Chandras and Pawaras and the British have ruled it in turns. : It is often called the Land of the Gods (Dev Bhoomi) because of its various holy places and abundant shrines. The hilly regions of Uttarakhand offer unspoilt landscapes to the tounst-pilgnm. POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS 1902 Uttranchal came into existence. 1935 Renamed United Province 1950 Renamed as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand remained a part of Uttar Pradesh 9 November 2000 became the 27th State of India wnlcn states Doraer uttaraKnan0? Edit A The following states border Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Haryana Himachal Pradesh Kashipur was known as Govishan or Govisana, during the time of Harsha (606-647 AD), when Xuanzang (631-641) visited this region. The ruins of the large settlement of those days are still to be seen near the city. [2] Kashipur was named after Kashinath Adhikari, the founder of the township and governor of the pargana, one of the officers of the Chand Kings of Kumaon in the 16th and 17th centuries. [3] Girital and Drona Sagar are well known spots and are associated with the story of the Pandavas. The Chaiti Mela[4] is the best known fair of Kashipur. Today Kashipur is an important industrial township. In autumn, after the monsoon, one can see the snow-clad peaks of Trishul and its surroundings. Kashipur was declared as Municipal Corporation on 26th January 2013 by the The Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna, First Election for the newly formed municipal Corporation held on 28th April 2013 Paper : Uttarakhand General Knowledge: Objective Questions 1.. How many universities are there in Uttarakhand ? (D) 11 Ans : (D) 2. Who among the following is the present chief Minister of Uttarakhand? (A) Naraya dutt Tiwari (B) B. c. Khandun (C) B. L. JOShi (D) Chand Lal Shah Ans : (B) 3. When was the U. P. reorganisation Bill passed in Lok Sabha ? A) 1st August, 2000 (B) 5th August, 2000 (C) 28th August, 2000 (D) 30th August, 2000 Ans : (A) 4. Main source of income of Uttarakhand is? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) Energy (B) Forest resources and tourism (C) Industry (D) Agriculture 5 Where is Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy situated? (A) Dehradun (B) Mussoorie (C) Nainital (D) Almora 6. Corbett National Park is situated in which district of Uttarakhand ? (A) Chamoli (B) Nainital (C) Rishikesh (D) Garhwal 7. Where is the Sat-tal lake situated at Uttarakhand ? (A) Nainital (B) Chamoli (C) Almora (D) paun 8. Which of the following passes is in Uttarakhand? A) Mana (B) Darma (C) Kungri-Bigri (D) Lipulekh 9. What is the main cause of the formation of Uttarakhand ? A) Land and identity of hilly people (B) Backwardness, poverty, inconvenience and migration (C) Protection of hill peoples culture (D) Political awarness of hilly people 10. How many types of forests are found in Uttarakhand ? (A) Four (B) -rwo (C) Three (D) Five 1 1 . Which of these is the Mini Switzerland according to Mahatma Gandhi? (A) Almora (Kausani) (C) Sadri Nath (D) Pithoragarh Singh 12. At present what is the area of Uttarakhand ? (A) 53. 83 km2 (B) 55,420 km2 (C) 50,343 km2 (D) 52530 km2 13. In which region of Uttarakhand is Nagrik and Soyam forest development project launched (A) Kumaon region B) Garhwal region (C) 80th in (A) and (B) (D) Entire state Ans : (C) 14. At the bank of which river is Rishikesh pilgrim centre in Uttarakhand situated? (A) Ghaghara (B) Ganga (C) Sharda (D) Yamuna 15. Chandi Prasad the dignity of Uttarakhand, was awarded the international prize, what is that prize? (A) Nobel prize (B) Oskar prize (C) Ramon Magsaysay Prize (D) None of these. 16. Which is the small Kashmir of Uttarakhand ? A) Mussoorie (D) Pithoragarh 17. The distinguished lady of the state who has been honoured with an international recognition in 2000 is? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) Mranal Pandey (B) Shivant (C) Kalawati Rawat D) Tara Pandey 18. Last king of Uttarakhand is known? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) Bamshah (B) Pradhuman Shah (C) Harsh Dev Joshi (D) Manvendra Shah 19. The sex ratio in Uttarakhand is? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) 947 (B) 959 (C) 962 (D) 965 20. Who was the first Chief Minister of Uttarakhand? (A) Nityanand Swami (B) SurJeet Singh Barnala (C) Govind Ballabh Pant (D) Narain Dutt Tiwari 21 . When did the earthquake occur in Uttar Kashi ? A) In 1990 (B) In 1991 (C) In 1992 (D) In 1998 22. The origin of Pindar r iver is from? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) Milam (B) Sadri Nath (C) Pindari glacier (D) Kedar Nath 23. Where is the Tiffin Top situated? (B) Bhimtal (C) Haldwani D) Ranikhet 24. By which name is the Haridwar known (A) Kumon Nagrl (B) Sant Nagri (C) Ganga Nagri (D) (A) and (B) both 25. British woman Hielamen known as Sarla Bahen her working field was? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) Reform in Uttarakhand state (B) Medical services in Uttarakhand state (C) Organisation of freedom fghting in the state (D) Propagation of Christianity -in the state 26. Among the High Courts of the country, the Uttarakhand High Court ranks? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) 18th (B) 19th (C) 20th (D) 21st 27. In which district of Uttarakhand is the state forest services college situated? (A) Nainital (B) Sri Nagar (C) Dehradun 28. Papers were thrown in U. P. Assembly for the formation of Uttarakhand on? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) 19th August, 1994 (B) 19th August, 1995 (C) 19th August, 1996 (D) 19th August, 1997 29. The world famous Valley of flowers is situated at? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) Nainital (C) Uttar Kashi 30. Which of the following temples is situated at Kedar Nath? A) Vishnu (B) Shiva (C) Brahma (D) Kali 31 . Which of the following pilgrimage centres is a place of re-establishment of Hindu religion by Shankracharya ? (A) Haridwar (B) Badri Nath (C) Kader Nath (D) Rishikesh 32. Which one of the following is known as the queen of hills of Uttarakhand? A) Mussoorie (B) Ranikhet (C) SriNagar (D) Sadri Nath 33. Where is the China peak situated? (A) Chamoli (B) Almora ( D) Nainital 34. Which of the following countries, boundaries touch the Uttarakhand state? (A) Nepal-Pakistan (B) Tibet-Pakistan (C) Tibet-China (D) Tibet-Nepal 35. Where is the agriculture universities in Uttarakhand (A) Pant Nagar (Nainital) (B) paun (C) Rudra Prayag (D) Roorkee (Haridwar) 36. What is Lansdowne? (A) A tourist place (B) An industrial area (C) A recreational place (D) None of these 37. According to area which is the biggest district in Uttarakhand ? (A) Uttar Kashi D) Dehradun 38. Where is the tradition of Long and Bhella dance in Uttarakhand (A) Garhwal 39. Previously what was the name of Uttarakhand ? (A) Karam Bhumi (B) Uttrakhand (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Kurmanchal 40. Where is the maximum rice grown in Uttarakhand ? (B) Dehradun (C) Uddham Singh Nagar (D) Haridwar 41 . Where is the Sarovar Nagri in the state? (C) Ranikhet 42. At present who is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand ? (A) Bhagat Singh Kaushiari (B) Narain Dutt Tiwari (C) Nityanand Swami (D) Matwar Singh Bhandari 43: The capital (Temporary) of Uttarakhand is? ¤?‚ ¬ (B) Gairsain (D) Kalagarh 4. Maximum Temale literacy In uttaraKnana I Isa 45. Which of the following dams is Sunder Lal Bahuguna opposing? (A) Pancheshwar Dam (B) Kisau Dam (C) Tehrt Darn (D) Lakhwar Dam 46. The national poet Sumitra Nandan Pant was the resident of? ¤?‚ ¬ (A) Kausani (Almora) (C) Bageshwar 47. Who availed the longest term of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, elected from Uttaranchal ? (A) Chaudhari Charan Singh (B) Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna 48. Where has an 1. 1. T. in collaboration with 1. 1. T. Switzerland been opened? (A) Dehradun (C) Chamoli 49. Who is the present Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand ? A) Sudha Rani Pandey (B) S. K. Das (C) B. L. Bhandan (D) l. K. pandey 50. Who is the present chairman of Uttarakhand Public Service Commission ? A) N. P. Navani (B) Sudha Rani Pandey (c) M. c. snanaarl (D) Gopal Singh Nayal 1 . The biggest hydroelectric project of Uttarakhand is? (A) Kotli Bhel Hydroelectric Project (B) Vishnu Prayag Hydroelectric Project (C) Tehri Hydroelectric Project (D) Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric Project 2. RaJJat is celebrated in a gap of how many years? (A)06 years (B)IO years (C)12 years (D)05 years 3. Where is Khatling glaciersituated? (A)Pith oragarhuctistrict B)Tehri district (C)Chalnoli district (D)Uttarkashi district 4. How many district share boundary with Nainital? (A)05 (B)04 (006 (D)03 S. Who was the youngest soldier who got Victoria Cross award in Uttarakhand? (A)Gabar Singh Negi (B)Darmiyan Singh N (C)Chandra Singh Ga (D)Madho Singh Bhandari 6. How many deemed, State,Central universities were working till 2009 in Uttarakhand? (A) 08 (B) 10 (C) 09 (D) 15 7. In which district of Uttarakhand,Lakha Mandal is situated? (A)Dehradun (B)Rudraprayag (C)Nainital (D)Uttarkashi 8. Which of the following is not a Tribe of Uttarakhand? (A) Bhotia (B) Than